non renewable and renewable resources

Question 1

what are non renewable resources

Answer 1

they are Resources that cannot be replaced by nature

Question 2

give examples of non renewable resources

Answer 2

Example:

Fossil fuels, Minerals (copper, iron, coal , natural gas , diesel ) and plastics

Question 3

what are renewable resources

Answer 3

A renewable resource is a resource which is replaced naturally and can be used again.

Question 4

give examples of renewable resources

Answer 4

Examples are:

oxygen, fresh water, solar energy, timber, and biomass , wood , soil

wood, paper and leather ( commodities )

Question 5

why are Gasoline, coal, natural gas, diesel, plastics and other things that come from fossil fuels are not renewable.

Answer 5

they are not renewable because they take millions of years to be made, and cannot be renewed in our lifetime

Question 6

name some ways in which we can make non renewable resources become renewable

Answer 6

Plastic can be recycled

ways have been developed to make biodegradableplastic , biodiesel and other fuels from renewable resources such as corn, sugar cane, soybeans and canola.

Question 7

what is the problem with fossil fuel

Answer 7

the problem with fossil fuels is the pollution and global warming gases they produce

Question 8

what is the advantage and disadvantage of renewable resources

Answer 8

advantage : they are much cleaner.

disadvantage :But they can also cost more